-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Oprah Winfrey gave her support to those suffering in the Gulf states , saying President Obama is doing the best he can to handle the oil disaster .

`` What 's going on in my heart is the same thing , everyone feels for what is happening to all of the fisherman and families who , this time of year , would be hosting people from all over the country and all over the world there , '' said Winfrey , who was in Atlanta , Georgia , on Wednesday to speak at a middle school graduation .

`` We can only hope and pray that this will soon be resolved in a way that people can pick themselves up and move forward , '' Winfrey added .

The talk show host said she has heard the criticism of Obama 's handling of the oil crisis . Winfrey , an avid supporter of the president , said he is doing a good job .

`` I think the president is doing the best anybody can , '' said Winfrey , who campaigned for Obama when he ran for president . `` I really do n't understand what people want him to do ? I think he 's the president of the United States .

`` You 're not supposed to be emotional , you 're supposed to take action and get things done and make sure those things happen so I 'm not sure what people want him to do , '' she said .

The underwater gusher began after an April 20 explosion aboard the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon . The explosion and subsequent fire caused the rig to sink two days later , rupturing the pipes and sending oil spilling from the well .

Winfrey said she has been saddened by television reports of those affected by the oil disaster .

`` What is happening not only to the people but to the animals is what breaks my heart , '' Winfrey said .

CNN 's Don Lemon contributed to this report .

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Oprah Winfrey says she hopes the oil spill will be resolved soon

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Winfrey says Obama is doing a good job handling crisis

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She says she is saddened by television reports about those affected by spill